Snowbrush Ceanothus

Snowbrush Ceanothus Care

Ceanothus Velutinus

What is the plant

Snowbrush Ceanothus is an evergreen, nitrogen-fixing shrub that is native to the Pacific Northwest. Shiny evergreen leaves and fragrant beautiful flowers makes Snowbrush Ceanothus an excellent choice for the native home garden. Consider this plant for corners, edges, or to maintain winter color underneath deciduous trees. Or even as a center piece to show off it's eye-catching flowers.

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Lighting

Full Sun

Hardiness zone

min 4b

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Like most shrubs, newly-planted Ceanothus should be watered regularly and thoroughly, especially during summer, for the first few years until their roots are well-established.
Pruning
Ceanothus are pruned differently depending on flowering time and whether the plant is evergreen or deciduous
Fertilizer
Ceanothus need little or no regular feeding in most garden soils. However to encourage strong new growth after pruning, plants can be fed annually in spring.

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Sunlight
Ceanothus flower best in full sun and can be disappointing in a shady spot
Soil
Ceanothus like a fertile, well-drained soil and won’t thrive where it is heavy or overly wet. To improve drainage, dig-in some organic matter, like leaf mould or well-rotted manure, before planting.
Temperature
Plants need a sheltered location, away from frost pockets and strong winds – against a south-facing wall is ideal